Senior Accountant

Valid Recruit is hiring on behalf of a leading UAE publicly listed organization. We’re looking for an experienced Financial Accountant to own accounts receivable and the general ledger, and to play a key part in the transformation to Oracle Fusion. You’ll report to the Financial Operations Manager. Benefits • Working in a listed company environment with high governance standards. • Gross monthly salary budget of AED 23,000–25,000. Competitive packages are available for UAE nationals. • UAE nationals are strongly encouraged to apply. This role supports the organization’s Emiratisation goals. • Gain hands-on experience through a major Oracle Fusion transformation project. • Grow within a structured and nimble finance department. Job responsibilities Accounts receivable and revenue • Run the full receivables cycle: invoicing, cash application, collections follow-up, ageing analysis and credit control. • Lead revenue assurance: reconcile billed revenue against contracts and delivery, spot and fix leakage, and make sure revenue is recognized correctly under IFRS 15. • Prepare expected credit loss (IFRS 9) provisioning and deferred and accrued revenue schedules. General ledger and close • Own the general ledger: journal entries, accruals, prepayments and provisions. • Deliver month-end, quarter-end and year-end close on time. • Prepare bank reconciliations and balance sheet account reconciliations, and resolve differences promptly. • Support in accounting for fixed assets: additions, disposals, depreciation and the asset register. • Handle intercompany and related-party transactions and reconciliations. • Handle cross-border transactions with both related and third parties. Reporting, tax and compliance • Support the quarterly and annual IFRS financial statements of a listed company, including disclosures. • Support in preparing VAT returns and UAE corporate tax compliance and filings. • Prepare audit schedules and support internal and external auditors. • Maintain strong internal controls and support in updating accounting policies and procedures. Systems and improvement • Play a hands-on role in the move to Oracle Fusion including data cleansing and migration, user testing, process redesign and post-go-live support. • Improve processes and automate recurring reports and reconciliations. • Support budgeting, forecasting and cash flow reporting. Job requirements • Bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance as a minimum academic education. • Certification/accreditation preferred: CPA, ACCA, CMA or other similar professional certifications. • 7–9 years in accounting, mostly in the UAE. • Sound knowledge of IFRS 15 and IFRS 9, and UAE VAT. • ERP experience with Oracle (Fusion or EBS) or SAP. Involvement in an ERP implementation/transformation project is a strong advantage. • Experience in a listed organization preferred. • Advanced Excel and clear written and spoken English; Arabic is a plus.

Bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance as a minimum academic education. Certification/accreditation preferred: CPA, ACCA, CMA or other similar professional certifications. 7–9 years in accounting, mostly in the UAE. Sound knowledge of IFRS 15 and IFRS 9, and UAE VAT. ERP experience with Oracle (Fusion or EBS) or SAP. Involvement in an ERP implementation/transformation project is a strong advantage. Experience in a listed organization preferred. Advanced Excel and clear written and spoken English; Arabic is a plus.

Accounts receivable and revenue: Run the full receivables cycle: invoicing, cash application, collections follow-up, ageing analysis and credit control. Lead revenue assurance: reconcile billed revenue against contracts and delivery, spot and fix leakage, and make sure revenue is recognized correctly under IFRS 15. Prepare expected credit loss (IFRS 9) provisioning and deferred and accrued revenue schedules. General ledger and close: Own the general ledger: journal entries, accruals, prepayments and provisions. Deliver month-end, quarter-end and year-end close on time. Prepare bank reconciliations and balance sheet account reconciliations, and resolve differences promptly. Support in accounting for fixed assets: additions, disposals, depreciation and the asset register. Handle intercompany and related-party transactions and reconciliations. Handle cross-border transactions with both related and third parties. Reporting, tax and compliance: Support the quarterly and annual IFRS financial statements of a listed company, including disclosures. Support in preparing VAT returns and UAE corporate tax compliance and filings. Prepare audit schedules and support internal and external auditors. Maintain strong internal controls and support in updating accounting policies and procedures. Systems and improvement: Play a hands-on role in the move to Oracle Fusion including data cleansing and migration, user testing, process redesign and post-go-live support. Improve processes and automate recurring reports and reconciliations. Support budgeting, forecasting and cash flow reporting.